welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- bumper harvest and bumper profits. how speculators are reaping the rewards of food security fears. and a hell of a holiday or a holiday in held? we look at tourism in iraq. -- and hell of a holiday or a holiday in hell? we look at tourism in iraq. hello to you. he is an ambitious projections for any observer of middle eastern politics. president obama has suggested that next year the general assembly will be welcoming and new member, an independent palestinian state. he urged nations to beside cynicism. he also told iran that the doors to nuclear diplomacy are still open. we have this from mark mardell, and it contains some flash photography. >> president obama looks like a man in a hurry. >> the teachings of tolerance -- >> he said the pessimists and cynics would predict failure and people should reach for the best within themselves. he made a bold prediction. >> if we do, we can have an agreement that will lead to any member of the